“The dancer's body is simply the luminous manifestation of the soul.”   Isadora Duncan
Shadiyah is a full-time professional Middle Eastern/South
Asian dance artist based in the Washington, DC, Maryland and
Virginia areas, as well as a professional singer.  Traveling locally
and nationally Shadiyah performs Vintage Orientale (Classic
Belly Dance), Persian
dance, Bollywood, Bhangra and Mujra
styles of dance.

Engaged in her crafts since childhood with a foundation in
ballet, tap, jazz and more, Shadiyah has been focusing on
Middle Eastern/South Asian dance for o
ver ten years, and
continues to enrich her knowledge through education on the
history, cultures and various dances of these regions.

Described as dynamic, graceful & joyous, Shadiyah’s passionate
and elegant entertainment showcases her musicality creating
enchanting memories. With cultural respect and integrity,
Shadiyah delights audiences of all ages while adding the
perfect entertainment for your event!  

Shadiyah specializes in educational and private events for
Embassies, Universities, concerts, corporate events, art galleries,
weddings, bridal showers, engagements, parties for adults and
children, graduations, senior centers and more!  

Please contact
Shadiyah to discuss customizing your special
celebration and enjoy the beautiful and family friendly art of
the Middle East and South Asia creating memories you and
your guests will cherish for years to come!
To Contact Shadiyah, please email
Shadiyah@ShadiyahDances.com
Or telephone 301.633.9446
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Latest Exciting News!
Shadiyah will be performing in ENCORE: Shimmies for the Cure, Part 2, a benefit for Breast Cancer Research, February 7, 2010 in New Castle, DE!
Shadiyah has been invited to perform in the Gala Show honoring Randa Kamel of Egypt, March 5, 2010 in VA!
Shadiyah is honored to be profiled in the Fall
-Winter 2009-2010 issue of Washington Masala Magazine!
Shadiyah performed for a special Live Music event with
Master Oudist Shawkat Sayyad & Nazira at TurCuisine, Herndon, VA, December 17, 2009!
Shadiyah's performance was featured on
Image-In-Asian TV with Shagun Weddings, November 2009!
Shadiyah appears in several videos for a fun project and the debut of Persian HaHa TV!
Watch them on YouTube! (
PersianHaHa Bia Tarof , PersianHaHa Nowruz- Khaghani & Nasle Ma-Boro Halesho Bebar), March 2009
Shadiyah represents
Pasha Lounge Restaurant - Kentlands in the following publications:
The Frederick News Post - November 20, 2008 restaurant review; the September-December 2008 editions of the Clipper Magazine;
The November 2008 issue of Washingtonian Magazine (Holiday Dining Guide),
and in Tom Sietsema's First Bite review for the
Washington Post, September 10, 2008!
Shadiyah performed in the Gala show in Orlando, FL for Stellar Advantage's event featuring Aziza of Montreal and Orit Maftsir of Isreal, August, 2008
Shadiyah's photo appears in Roger Wood's Basic Production for Belly Dance book!

Eye Kandy Glitter & Glitter Raks - Now in 60 colors!
Shadiyah is the Original East Coast authorized distributor in the Metro MD/DC/VA region for the fabulous Eye Kandy Glitter Cosmetics Line!
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